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The Percheron Horse: In America, In France (1886) is a comprehensive book written by Mason Cogswell Weld that delves into the history, characteristics, and uses of the Percheron horse breed. The book begins by tracing the origins of the breed in France, where it was primarily used for agricultural purposes. It then explores the breed's journey to America, where it quickly gained popularity as a draft horse due to its strength, endurance, and gentle temperament.Throughout the book, Weld provides detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics of the Percheron, including its size, color,…mehr

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The Percheron Horse: In America, In France (1886) is a comprehensive book written by Mason Cogswell Weld that delves into the history, characteristics, and uses of the Percheron horse breed. The book begins by tracing the origins of the breed in France, where it was primarily used for agricultural purposes. It then explores the breed's journey to America, where it quickly gained popularity as a draft horse due to its strength, endurance, and gentle temperament.Throughout the book, Weld provides detailed descriptions of the physical characteristics of the Percheron, including its size, color, and conformation. He also discusses the breed's uses in various industries, such as farming, logging, and transportation.In addition to its practical applications, Weld also examines the Percheron's place in society and culture. He explores the breed's popularity among horse enthusiasts and its role in horse shows and competitions.Overall, The Percheron Horse: In America, In France (1886) is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history and characteristics of the Percheron breed, as well as the role of horses in agriculture and industry during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.